Abstract
Simulations of Rayleigh-Bénard convection have been carried out using molecular dynamics methods. This article focuses on the different kinds of time-dependent roll structure observed in studies of soft- and hard-disk fluids. In both cases periodic oscillations were observed, but despite similar imposed conditions the periods and amplitudes differed significantly. Such behavior suggests that the two fluids are not at the same state point as far as the convection is concerned.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 235-247 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Transport Theory and Statistical Physics |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1994 |